John wrote in with a search that he’d like to ask TEOT readers to help him with. John is looking for some sheets he saw on an old episode of Six Feet Under. By the way John, Six Feet Under is one of my all time favorite shows.
The sheets are from a scene with Brenda and Nate and if you watched the series you may remember that Nate spent a significant amount of time at Brenda’s house. I’m guessing the sheets were on Brenda’s bed.
John describes the sheets as having a white background with a large colorful (autumn) leaf print. Garnet Hill came to mind first but because it’s not fall I didn’t think I would find them there. And they weren’t there but I’ll bet something like that will show up in the fall. Crate & Barrel surfaced next and this is what I found there (all Lehtimaja by Marimekko),
Plow & Hearth Sears
I got excited about this but quickly realized Glenna Jean only makes this Latte line for cribs
I also had a hunch that it might be Amenity. They use a lot of modern, natural prints. But no luck there.
This is a nice set from Alenska but still not John’s sheets.
Has anyone got any ideas for John? He would appreciate any and all suggestions, or maybe you know exactly what sheets John saw on Six Feet.
Thanks for your question John! If anyone else out there has any other questions send us an email and title it Dear TEOT, we’re happy to drop it into the public forum.
The Alexander Girard collection is available at Urban Outfitters and we have some serious love for the Multiform Quilt.
Hello lovely colors…
Posted by Sarah on Monday May 18, 2009 Under Dear TEOT
Suzy recently purchased the Mexican bedspread from Laviva Home. She purchased it with the intention of using it as just that–a bedspread. This was the first element she bought in an effort to recreate her bedroom.
Paper Scissors Oranges via Design Sponge
use of a similar textile as tablecloth in Lili Diallo’s apartment, Domino & Living Etc
This piece is beautiful in the picture but let me just say it is even more striking in person. It certainly has the power to command the room.
There are many elements that Suzy needs to retain in the room because she doesn’t want to part with some or can’t take on the expense of replacement.
- Dark, carved furniture
- Green ceramic gourd lamps
- neutral, microfiber chaise
- TV
- carpet
She plans on painting the room Benjamin Moore’s “Soft Chamois” which is a creamy white. This will make what is already a big room feel even more open. The creamy white will give her a neutral back drop so that she can express color through the bedspread and other accessories. I don’t think she has settled on a trim color yet and she will most likely continue the same color on the ceiling.
Suzy’s question is– how can I incorporate the elements that I have now and combine them with some new accessories?
My first thought after hearing Suzy’s question, was of Sheila Bridges’ vibrant, apple green bedroom.
TEOT recommends the first thing Suzy do when starting her bedroom redo, is to edit out what she doesn’t want any more. Remove everything that doesn’t really contribute or you’ve just been holding on to. Keep only the things that will contribute to the new vibe in your room. If you don’t want to get rid of something maybe it could have a new home somewhere else in the house.
Pictures of Suzy’s bedroom to come.
